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After a long stint with Cirrhosis (Alcoholic), I have been diagnosed with Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Detection was through a regular screen and is quite early.
I have four questions.
1. Does anyone have familiarity with this problem and know of veterans or non-veterans support groups that can help me navigate the whole business of treatment, transplants, etc.? This group was invaluable when I was working with the VA to get disability benefits and I'm wondering if there isn't something like this for my current situation...
2. I am currently 100% disabled via TDIU with an underlying rating of 80% due to PTSD with alcoholism (in remission), Depression and Anxiety, Diabetes II (Agent Orange presumptive), and a few other more minor problems (e.g. hearing loss). Does it make sense for me to file a claim to add the HCC to the list and perhaps move 100% on basic rating? Are there some benefits I would get that I'm not currently getting? (Including survivor benefits)
3. I know the VA healthcare system does do transplants. Does anyone have familiarity with this process? What transplant criteria do they use?
4. Is anyone aware of any research studies or clinical trials underway that look at the effect of Agent Orange on the onset of liver cancer?
I'm just looking for information and anything would be helpful.
Thanks
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